CITIC Tower

A 66-year-old pilot crashed a small plane into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, the city’s tallest building, after writing about 'ending his life' in his diary. Chinese authorities attributed the crash to 'personal reasons,' citing the pilot’s insomnia, anxiety, and lack of employment. The incident injured 13 people, none critically, and raised security concerns in Beijing’s downtown skyscraper district.

The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building had long suffered from anxiety and discussed 'ending his life' in his diaries, according to Chinese authorities. The crash occurred last Friday.

A small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower (China Zun) in Beijing's Chaoyang district on June 26, 2026, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. Authorities confirmed the collision at 5:55 p.m. and are investigating the cause amid strict local airspace controls. Flight tracking data identified the 1,700-foot-tall skyscraper as the crash site.

A small plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The two-seat light sport aircraft struck the CITIC Tower (China Zun) on Friday, and authorities are investigating the incident amid strict local airspace controls.

A small plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The incident occurred at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, with the aircraft colliding with the CITIC Tower, a 108-story skyscraper. Authorities are investigating the cause amid strict airspace controls in the city.

A small plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The incident occurred at the CITIC Tower, and an investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.

A pilot died after a light sport aircraft crashed into Citic Tower in Beijing, injuring 13 people. The Chaoyang district government confirmed the incident and stated the circumstances are under investigation.

The owner of a car searched by police following a plane crash into Beijing's Citic Tower has been identified. The vehicle was present at the airfield from which the aircraft that collided with the tower took off.

A small plane crashed into Beijing’s 108-story CITIC Tower, creating a large hole and prompting an emergency response. Chinese authorities implemented an information blackout, and no official details about the crash, pilot, or casualties have been released. Social media content escaped China’s internet restrictions but was later censored.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, confirmed by flight tracking service Flightradar24. The Sunward SA 60L Aurora, registered as B-12PP, took off from an airport east of Beijing and crashed near the East Third Ring Road. Chinese authorities have not commented, and social media posts about the incident were removed in China.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuations and a large police and ambulance response. The cause remains unclear, and authorities have not issued a statement. Social media images of the incident were quickly removed, and the event is considered sensitive by Chinese authorities.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, damaging two glass panels on a high floor. Police closed roads around the building, prevented filming, and there was no immediate official comment.

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuations and a large police and ambulance response. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and authorities have not issued a statement. Social media images showed debris near the skyscraper but were quickly removed.

A plane crashed into the CITIC Tower, Beijing's tallest building, according to witnesses. The incident caused visible damage to a high floor of the tower's exterior, as reported by Reuters.

A small airplane reportedly crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, CITIC Tower (China Zun), causing visible damage. Social media images showed debris and potential broken glass, but could not be independently verified. Authorities have not provided details on the incident's cause.

A small airplane reportedly crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower (China Zun), causing visible damage. Authorities have not confirmed the incident or provided details about its cause.

Beijing’s tallest building, CITIC Tower (China Zun), was damaged after a small airplane reportedly crashed into it. Social media images showed debris and potential structural damage, though they were later removed. Emergency services and police were present, but the cause and official details remain unclear.

A small plane crashed into Citic Tower, Beijing's tallest building, causing debris to fall. The incident involved a propeller aircraft hitting the skyscraper in the Chinese capital.

A small airplane crashed into Beijing's 109-story CITIC Tower on Friday, causing debris to fall and prompting an evacuation. The plane, identified as a Sunward SA 60L Aurora, struck the central business district building, which is the headquarters of Citic Group.

A light sport aircraft struck Beijing’s Citic Tower, the city’s tallest skyscraper, causing evacuations and debris in the central business district. The incident’s casualty status, aircraft occupants, and crash origin remain unknown.